Open Bar’s house music pimp, Oscar P, brings you new releases, artists & podcasts that will set fire to your subwoofers!

Welcome to our House... deep, afro, soulful, funky, jazzy, dirty, sexy, minimal, house musica

Organiser, Dj, Creator & Promotor of brand new SPECTACULUM Events  ( https://www.facebook.com/spectaculumevents/photos/pcb.290110985195216/750097335427912/?type=3&theater )) & the legendary AVALOKA Sacred Dance Project - (www.avaloka.org). Both projects are characterised by a fusion of different elements, such as opening ceremonies, meditations, art performances, shows, traditional concerts, ethno-tribal live acts and an electronic mix of trance music. The gatherings often take place in magical places and create a special atmosphere with lots of magic & playful installations. We carry the intention in our hearts to contribute to an individual liberation, to create a special ecstatic atmosphere and to give the feeling of arriving back home.

The former ASTRALZONE founder, dj and well known activist & creator is a passionate music lover who is involved in the Austrian Trance Scene for more than 20 Years. His fine taste for a wide range of different styles of Trance Music in the meantime brought him to appear @ international mainstages outside of Austria to rock the dancefloors with his unique note. Gobayashi´s unmistakeable style moves elegantly and masterly in and out of groovy kickin´ and hypnotic. At times his sound is psychedelic, organic or has mystic drive and at the break of the day can be also melodic and playful – always adjusting to the programm with superior ease

With his new project SHAMANTRA he delivers consequently organic ethno-tribal-delicatesses in the fields of Techno & Downbeat Music where he is a specialist for creating unique sound atmosphares and cineastic spaces – as dj, visualist and deco artist as well ;) 

Links:
https://soundcloud.com/gobayashi
https://www.facebook.com/gobayashi
SPECTACULUM
www.spectaculum.events  ( upgrade coming soon )
AVALOKA
http://www.avaloka.org/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/avaloka/?fref=ts

Having performed in clubs and on stages in more than 50 countries, DJ Spinbad is revered by fans of all ages and has seen and done things few DJs can imagine. Icons such as DJ Jazzy Jeff and the late DJ AM have called the native New Yorker their "favorite DJ" (see Video section), most likely due to his masterful technical skill, party-rocking ability and musical versatility.
 
     Social media continues to be one of the main factors in determining an artist's "influence" in today's digital world, and with 25k followers on Spinbad's Verified Twitter account, he proves to be an extremely valuable entity. His "influence" (followers plus their followers) allows him to reach a maximum of 84.7 million people on Twitter alone. Some of the many powerful people who follow Spinbad on Twitter include America's Got Talent's Nick Cannon (4.6m followers), Vinny Guadagnino from MTV's Jersey Shore (3.3m), Questlove of Jimmy Fallon's Roots band (2.8m) and DJ phenom Diplo of Major Lazer (1.1m followers).
 
     Spinbad is currently touring the world as the official DJ for International comedy sensation Russell Peters. He has appeared on Russell's last 3 comedy DVDs, and has even produced the all-original music soundtrack to his new Netflix documentary "Russell Peters Vs. the World".
 
     To further add to that, Spinbad is also currently the most syndicated radio mixshow DJ in the world. His top 40 "Twitta Mix" airs weekly on more than 110 radio stations, including NYC's legendary Z100.
 
     In 2013 alone Spinbad has performed in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Oman, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, England, The Netherlands, Japan, India, Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Qatar, Norway, Scotland, Malaysia, Canada and the U.S.
 
     Spinbad's TV apprearances include Letterman, Leno, Conan, SNL, MTV, CNN, HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central and Netflix.

Bookings
Worldwide - andy.raeside@defected.com
The Americas - angel@sleepinggiantmusic.com

Management & Press - ralph@acetatemanagement.com

"I'm the guy pushing to change my sound from record to record..."

Bookings: info@omniverse.sm

Internationally acclaimed DJ, Label Manager and A+R Executive
Born and raised in The Bronx, NY.  Hector’s journey in the music industry started early at the age 13.
Member of the Def Mix, the production house most famously known for the late great Frankie Knuckles and grammy award winner David Morales.
Hector handles A&R for Orianna Music, a boutique label focused on electronic & experimental music and the spirit of Latin culture. A division of Sony Music Latin-Iberia.
Hector says, "I want to contribute to the success of Dance Music around the world and I will always wave the House Music flag proudly"

Follow Hector 
Twitter @djhectorromero
Facebook.com/hectorromeronyc
Instagram @hectorromero
Instagram @oriannamusic_

Few figures in contemporary music have influenced their respective fields the way Frankie Knuckles has revolutionized dance music.As one of the most renowned DJs in the world, Frankie Knuckles is still packing dance floors with his unique style for almost 30 years. Legions of admirers during his travels penned Frankies nickname The Godfather of House the press picked up on it and made it stick.

He has played a pivotal role in the creation and evolution of house music, which has become the dominant staple of dance clubs throughout the world. It was this celebrity and his constant fundraising for some of his favorite charities dealing with aids, homelessness, and education of our youth, that garnered him one of the most prestigious honors by the City Of Chicago.

On August 25th 2004, the Mayor of Chicago proclaimed the date Frankie Knuckles day, and a street naming Frankie Knuckles Way .As a Producer and Re-Mixer, Knuckles lent his talents to some of R&B and Pop musics elite. Artists such as Mary J. Blige, Sounds of Blackness, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Diana Ross, Luther Vandross, Michael Bolton and Toni Braxton. Frankies production and mixing career was officially recognized by the music industry in 1997.

He became the first recipient of a Grammy for Remixer of The Year and has served as a Governor and Trustee, for the NYC Chapter of The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences.As an artist enjoying the success of two Virgin Records releases, Beyond The Mix and Welcome To The Real World . The first album included The Whistle Song which is most memorable as the Lipton Ice Tea commercial in the mid 90’s.

In 2001 Definity Records released the single Keep on Movin by Frankie Knuckles featuring vocalist Nicki Richards. The new song opened his Mix album Motivation and was the beginning of the collaboration between Knuckles and Richards 2004 A New Reality release. Billboard Magazine writes in the Album Reviews noteworthy section Knuckles strings together an inspirational and spiritual collection of gospel-infused club songs .

With critical acclaim from nearly every Electronic Dance and Club Culture magazine through out North America and Europe. Definity strategic crossover plan launched with a visibility campaign in Major Chains for Black History Month in February. Reviews in Vibe, Ebony, Black Beat, Essence, and BET made this Motivation album the first Def Mix Productions release to garner recognition with mainstream Afro American press.

Knuckles was back in the USA mainstream with his positive message. The launch of his Motivation world tour put Knuckles message again in the forefront on an International level and Knuckles realizes post 9/11 was a New Reality for him. In 2003 Knuckles released an exclusive mix album for Armani AX which also renewed his positive Message, and introduced the forthcoming studio album.He started digging through the vaults and writing, and came up with his first studio album to release in 7 years.

A New Reality released April 2004 in the USA, UK, Italy, Australia, and Japan simultaneously, and continues to receive media attention. Knuckles Launches his A New Reality” Tour on the heals of his Bac N da Day success around the globe. Bac N da Day is the first collaboration in 20 years with long time friend, House legend and co writer Jamie Principle. His second single Matter of Time features Nicki Richards, who is one of the most sought after vocalists in the USA. She works with everyone from Janet Jackson to Stevie Wonder. A breath of fresh air, Nicki is featured on half the album and is backed by some of the most amazing vocalists the business has to offer. She also sings with Will Downing who sings backing vocals for her on What’s Goin On .

Knuckles continues to use his celebrity and much of his spare time providing entertainment for various AIDS charity events. He supports anything that has to do with children, noted as saying I cannot stand to hear a child cry of want, hunger, or a lack of love . He has let his services for many past organizations, including Meals on Wheels, GMHC, Pediatric AIDS, and most recently Harvey Milk School.

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